Making decisions about knee replacement as an older person with multiple conditions

Ann is a retired nurse. She is widowed, and has two adult daughters, 2 granddaughters and 3 grandsons. Her ethnicity is White British.

Barbara is widowed with two adult daughters and three grandchildren. She is a retired post office counter clerk. Her ethnicity is White English.

Bridget is a retired university administrator. She is divorced, and has an adult son as well as close ties with her half-brother who she raised from the age of 14. Her ethnicity is White British.

Dave is a retired factory supervisor, and continues to work a part-time gardener. He is married, and has children and grandchildren. His ethnicity is White British.

Janet is a retired university tutor. She is married and has two adult children. Her ethnicity is White British.

Lesley is a retired bank worker. She is widowed. Her ethnicity is White British.

Linda is retired. She is married and has two daughters and also grandchildren.

Michael is a retired area manager for groundcare machinery. He is in a relationship, and has step children and grandchildren. His ethnicity is White English.

Ruth has three adult children. She is a retired teacher, nurse, farmer, and carer.